discouragement Synonyms

dismay disheartenment dolefulness prevention pessimism obstruction obstacle misery melancholy inhibition impediment hindrance glumness gloominess rebuff restraint disincentive demoralisation defeatism heavyheartedness downheartedness dispiritedness low spirits blues hopelessness unhappiness wretchedness setback sadness gloom frustration desolation depression dejection dashpot damper cynicism curb cozenage constraint complicacy backwardation anguish despair desperateness doldrums distress dissuasion disconsolation disappointment